Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1591: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.37 per pack or an amount equal to the lowest tax levied by any other state, whichever is less, upon voter approval
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1591 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.37 per pack or an amount equal to the lowest tax levied by any other state, whichever is less, upon voter approval. Primary sponsor: Dale Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Introduced and Read First Time (H)